Asia Pacific - February 2007

I'm adding this to Vickey's question below.

If you're a foreigner who IS fluent at Japanese and willing to learn technical terms in Japanese, then are some of the following professions open to you?

1. Doctor (after a few more years studying Japanese terminology and other stuff for the Japanese medical licence, of course)

2. Laboratory-based researcher
3. University lecturer (there are lots of foreign lecturers here in England, many of whom speak English worse than I speak Japanese)

4. Architect
5. Sales manager
6. Interior designer
7. Public accountant
etc. etc.

In other words, all those jobs that:
- Are classified as "professional",
- Require at least a Master's degree (e.g. MBA) or professonal degree (e.g. for Medicine or Architecture)
- Pay well and require lots of thinking.

These sorts of professions.

Are they open to foreigners skilled in Japanese, like they are open in the UK to highly-educated foreigners who speak English?

2007-02-28 03:46:18 · 4 answers · asked by mmhmmm 2 in Japan

I have been interested in china/the chinese since I was about 5 years old. I love the culture, the history. Everything.

I've been trying to learn some Mandarin lately but I don't know if I'm saying it right. If there is any words you know..or any web sites that might help me??

I really Really want to stay in china for about a year or two, but my parents say it's not safe...but from the other questions I've asked on here it seems the other way around. {I'm sorry if my other questions offended anyone; I was just trying to figure some things out.}

If anyone might be willing to tell me any bits about the history or culture of China that I don't know, it would be much appriecianted.

xie hen.

2007-02-28 03:36:04 · 9 answers · asked by Sahara 1 in China

Hey everyone! Me and my boyfriend will be in the Pasay, Philippines and I heard that the SM Mall of Asia is the newest and largest mall in the Philippine. Are there any pension houses and hotels that are near said landmark? My budget is only $25.00 a night for us two, even less. Thanks guys!

And oh, a website would be great.

2007-02-28 03:01:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

2007-02-28 02:28:42 · 5 answers · asked by Vickey 1 in Japan

I hope to return someday.

2007-02-28 02:16:33 · 9 answers · asked by ronald b 2 in Philippines

I'm planning a honeymoon trip to Thailand in November for 14 days. Landing in Bangkok and apart from knowing we want to visit a beach we don't have anything concrete planned. Suggestions? How easy is it to travel to the beaches? ie Phuket? Budget transportion to?

2007-02-28 02:12:59 · 12 answers · asked by vvanderwijk 1 in Thailand

2007-02-28 02:05:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thailand

2007-02-28 02:00:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in China

also what are the best islands to visit. should i start with the main isloand of each group and then go from there

also what are the best islands to visit and what should i do ideally i want somewhere i can snorkel and do nothing but sit on a deck chair and see the typical tropical island scene ie clear blue sea etc

2007-02-28 01:50:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Asia Pacific

2007-02-28 01:44:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in China

I am Indonesian, I live in the UK and I have a British passport.

Well, I've heard that getting a Japanese passport is ''something that can only happen in your dreams'', but I'm certain that it's not true, of course.

Do note that I have been studying the Japanese language for six years and that I'm a neurosurgery student and that I would like to continue my study in Japan. I already have a sponsor.

2007-02-28 01:28:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Japan

I'm currently in the philippines and would like to take a time off in Hongkong with my girl. If you know an agency that does this or a good place to stay in Hongkong will be excellent. if possible, can you itemize it also so i can budget my expenses. Thanks

2007-02-28 00:57:40 · 6 answers · asked by Rice_Killer 1 in Philippines

Japan?.....yes or no will do.

2007-02-28 00:52:44 · 6 answers · asked by Patrik S 2 in Japan

I will be visiting Khorat as well. Will there be Songkran celebrations there as well?

2007-02-28 00:46:28 · 9 answers · asked by brainfreeze_6 1 in Thailand

I know it might seem a silly qustion but I cant seem to get a straight answer.Can I have hairspray (aresole cans) in my check in Luggage?

2007-02-28 00:43:11 · 7 answers · asked by loud_n_disorderly 2 in Thailand

2007-02-28 00:41:36 · 4 answers · asked by Kitty 1 in Philippines

I havn't asked it to another person that's why I'm asking it to the internet.

2007-02-28 00:40:04 · 6 answers · asked by Kitty 1 in Philippines

Ok. i bought a Hollister Jacket from hong kong and it shipped on monday, says the seller. he lives In hong Kong. How long will it take for my hollister jacket to get here using the Standard Flat Rate Shipping Service???? Thank ya and ily bunches.

2007-02-28 00:35:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in China

My partner and I are both Australian and we are wanting to wed in the Philippines later in the year. We have had trouble getting through to the Aust consulate in Manilla to ask further questions about obtaining the marriage certificate and the CNI. Do we have to get the marriage certificate in Manilla and do appointments usually have to be made or can you just show up? Do you definately get one if you have all the right paperwork (10 days). Also does anyone know whether we are recognised as being married in Queensland? Does this just involve changing my last name?
We are thinking of getting married at Fridays at Boracay - has anyone wed there before? Or have any suggestions for another location.

...Sorry so many questions - so little time...
Thanks D

2007-02-28 00:33:11 · 4 answers · asked by debra g 1 in Philippines

2007-02-28 00:28:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thailand

2007-02-27 23:57:00 · 2 answers · asked by shanekeavy 5 in Japan

2007-02-27 23:56:04 · 2 answers · asked by shanekeavy 5 in Japan

I am a young black american man married to a filipina.
I really like filipino people and the close family oriented culture.
I wish that my black american family were close the way the filipino's are.

I am very much in Love with my (filipina) wife and I feel offended when I hear other americans talking bad about filipna women.

I know that there are slutty and cheap women all over the world who are NOT filipina. There is good and bad within every race.

I have 2 baby girls who are half filipina. I know that there are plenty of decent, educated, clean and beautiful filipina out there with good morals.

My job permits me to travel to Philippines often and I recognize that
SOME american men who are not affiliated with filipino's don't understand
filipino people at all.

SOME of the arrogant american men are spreading negative perceptions of filipina women.

I wish I knew how to correct and educate these ignorant men. HOW?

2007-02-27 23:36:56 · 15 answers · asked by Big P 5 in Philippines

Y? And what is it mean??

2007-02-27 23:32:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Indonesia

2007-02-27 23:10:41 · 6 answers · asked by shivu 1 in Malaysia

2007-02-27 22:24:40 · 11 answers · asked by abdul g 1 in Philippines

2007-02-27 22:19:53 · 8 answers · asked by abdul g 1 in Philippines

we are to call our daughter at saipan gold beach hotel from the philippines either thru' land lines or cell phone, please help.

2007-02-27 22:02:24 · 2 answers · asked by levi 1 in Other - Asia Pacific

Please give me general profiles of the customers of SM City and SM City itself. Thanks.

Detailed information is appreciated.

2007-02-27 22:01:24 · 12 answers · asked by Vincent 2 in Philippines

i need some suggestion as to where is the best place to rent old movies from 90's in vcd/dvd formats especially in KL area. Can u give contact details too, if u don't mind? thanks

2007-02-27 21:27:57 · 6 answers · asked by Shasha 3 in Malaysia